Big Sur to Chesterfield: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1712.4 miles 2755.8 km · straight line
2054.9 miles estimated 3307 km · driving distance
41h 20min estimated drive time
$198 - $243 estimated fuel cost
~3h 57min flight time
75° ENE bearing direction

How far is Big Sur from Chesterfield?

The distance from Big Sur to Chesterfield is 1712.4 miles (2755.8 km) as the crow flies. Chesterfield is located ENE of Big Sur. By car, the driving distance is approximately 2054.9 miles, taking about 41h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 57min. Both are located in United States — Big Sur in California and Chesterfield in Missouri.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Big Sur and Chesterfield. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Big Sur to Chesterfield

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 41h 20min $198 - $243 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 57min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~49h 36min $164–$308* Budget
Train ~53h 44min $247–$719* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Big Sur & Chesterfield

Quick Facts

Big Sur
36.27°N, 121.81°W
America/Los_Angeles
152m elevation
Chesterfield
38.66°N, 90.58°W
America/Chicago
144m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 571 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 143 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 14.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients